Happy Sunday! I’m back today with “Sundays in Bed With….” a meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning. Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today! This meme was originally hosted by Midnight Book Girl.
Today, it’s wet and chilly here, and I’m snuggling in bed with Shield Maiden. I’m buddy read this one with Leah @ Leah’s Books. We just finished our buddy read of The Unmaking of June Farrow and loved it, and I’m excited to jump into this one. It’s a Beowulf retelling, so I’m already pretty intrigued.
About the Book:
Title: Shield Maiden
Author: Sharon Emmerichs
Page Length: 416
Publication Date: Oct. 3, 2023
Publisher: Redhook
Synopsis: Both epic and intimate, Shield Maiden is the brilliantly imagined retelling of Beowulf from the perspective of a fierce young woman reclaiming her power.
All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest warriors. When a childhood accident leaves her tragically injured and unfit for the battlefield, her dreams are dashed—or so she thinks. But a strange, unfathomable power is awakening within her, a power that will soon be put to the test.
For when foreign lords and chieftains descend upon Fryda’s home to celebrate her uncle King Beowulf’s fifty-year reign, she realizes not all their guests come with good intentions. Treachery is afoot, and Fryda must gather her courage to fight for her people…as a queen should—as a shield maiden would—and as only Fryda can.
But as Fryda’s power grows stronger, something ancient hears its call. For buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon awakens…and Fryda must prove herself once and for all.
What are you reading today? Comment below!
I really enjoyed this one. Hope you do too
Thanks! I’m about halfway through and am loving it!
It’s been wet here this weekend, too. I’m kind of enjoying it the change. I hope you have a great week.
Thank you! We’ve had a ton of rain lately, but at least the weather has cooled down a bunch. I hope your week is great too! 🙂
Ooo I’m currently reading this one, too! I’m about 80% through with it…hopefully I’ll be able to write my review this week. Enjoy!
Oooooo, I’ll keep and eye out for your review!! I’m about halfway through and really like it so far.
Just scheduled my review for Oct. 2!